Health briefs: Oct. 9

Published: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:40 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:40 a.m.

Park Ridge plans October events

Park Ridge Health will host the following events:

- The oncology community support group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday in the Burchard/OB Conference Room at Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville. Open to anyone in the community undergoing the stress of cancer treatment. Caregivers and family welcome. Call 828-681-2917 for more information.

- The Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment lunch and learn will be from noon-1 p.m. Friday in the Duke Room at Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville. The event is presented by Shonda M. Asaad, M.D. Asaad is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Southern Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Asaad has published articles on colon cancer and hemophilia. Asaad's goal is to bring more palliative care to the beginning of treatment instead of the end. Come at 11:30 p.m. for a complimentary lunch from the Park Ridge Cafe. Registration is required. Call 855-774-5433 for more information.

Pardee workshop on integrative medicine

The workshop will be presented by Gary Asher, a board-certified family physician and medical acupuncturist at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in the Department of Family Medicine. He has trained in ayurvedic medicine, western botanical medicine, massage therapy and medical acupuncture. Asher serves as director of integrative medicine services at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he provides integrative medicine consultations for cancer patients and survivors.

This free event will take place in the Video Conference Room on the ground floor of Pardee Hospital. Directional signs will be posted at the main entrance and parking garage.

A complimentary light lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. Call 828-696-1341 to register.

Nurse anesthetists join medical practice

Baley graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She received a Master of Science in nurse anesthesia from Western Carolina University. Before joining AllCare Clinical Associates, Baley was employed by Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla., as a registered nurse in the surgical and cardiothoracic intensive care units.

MacIntyre graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. He received a Master of Science in nurse anesthesia from Western Carolina University. Before joining AllCare Clinical Associates, MacIntyre was employed by Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston as a registered nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit.

Yoga studio plans October classes

- Ease Into Menopause from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 23. Certain yoga poses can ease the symptoms that often accompany menopause. Adding breathing techniques, meditation and restorative poses helps minimize effects of stress, which can increase the severity of menopause symptoms. Cost is $40 at the door or $30 pre-registration.

- Introduction to MELT: foam ball and roller classes from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 or 10 a.m. to noon; 2:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20. This is an innovative, science-based self-treatment program that uses soft foam rollers and small MELT hand and foot balls to rehydrate connective tissue throughout your body and help your muscles and joints function more efficiently. Cost is $40 at the door or $35 pre-registration.

- Yoga Lab: study of headstand called Sirsasana from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Learn how to safely practice headstand pose under the watchful eye of a teacher. Cost is $20 at the door or $15 pre-registration.

- Yoga For Beginners from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Oct. 30 through Nov. 6. The beginner class is a welcoming place to learn the basics or brush up on fundamentals. Slow-paced, with individual attention. Cost is $40 at the door or $30 pre-registration.

To register for classes, call 828-551-8545 or email arlene@spiritusstudio.com.

Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.